How to Pay LDS Tithing and Other Donations Online

Online tithing and donation systems offer a convenient and secure method for individuals to fulfill their financial contributions to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This digital approach provides flexibility for members to manage their offerings from various locations. Utilizing secure online platforms ensures that personal and financial information remains protected throughout the donation process, providing peace of mind.

Accessing the Online System

Individuals can navigate to the Church’s official website, ChurchofJesusChrist.org, or directly access donations.churchofjesuschrist.org. Once on the main site, locating the “My Account and Ward” menu and then selecting the “Donations” link under the “My Ward” section will lead to the online system. Members can also utilize the Church’s official mobile application, Member Tools. A Church Account username and password are required to log in and access the donation portal.

Preparing Your Donation Details

Before initiating an online donation, gathering specific information ensures a smooth transaction. A Membership Record Number (MRN) is required to link the donation to an individual’s Church records; this number can be found on a temple recommend, obtained from a ward clerk, or accessed through ChurchofJesusChrist.org or the Member Tools app. Donors will then select from various donation categories, determining the amount to allocate to each:

• Tithing
• Fast Offerings
• General Missionary Fund
• Ward Missionary Fund
• Humanitarian Aid
• General Offerings
• Local funds

For online payments in the United States, electronic funds transfer (eCheck or ACH) from a bank account is the accepted method for tithing and other donations. This process requires the donor to provide their bank’s routing number and their specific account number. It is also necessary to specify whether the account is a checking or savings account.

Submitting Your Online Donation

After preparing all necessary details, the submission process involves navigating the online interface to input the information. Upon logging into the donations system, users will find a digital donation slip. Here, individuals enter the specific amounts they wish to contribute to each selected category. The system prompts the user to select their preferred bank account for the electronic funds transfer.

If it is the first time making an online donation or if a new account is being used, the system will guide the user through adding their bank account details, including the routing and account numbers. After entering the amounts and payment information, a review screen displays a summary of the donation. This step allows for verification of all details before the final submission. Once confirmed, the donation is submitted, and a confirmation screen or email follows.

Reviewing Your Donation History

Following a donation, individuals can access their complete donation history directly within the online system. This feature, found under a “Donation History” or “Statement” section, provides a real-time record of all past contributions. Users can view, print, or download official donation statements, which are important for personal record-keeping and tax purposes. These statements include the date of the donation, the amount contributed, and the specific categories to which the funds were allocated.

For tax purposes, charitable contributions to qualified organizations may be deductible if an individual itemizes deductions on their federal income tax return. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) generally allows deductions for cash contributions up to 60% of an individual’s adjusted gross income (AGI). For contributions of $250 or more, a contemporaneous written acknowledgment from the organization is required to substantiate the deduction, while bank records suffice for smaller cash donations.